Elad Benari

Elad Benari

News writer based in North America

Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.

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Violent disturbances at Joseph's Tomb

IDF force securing Jewish worshipers at Joseph's Tomb opens fire at a Palestinian Arab vehicle that accelerated towards it.

Violent disturbances at Joseph's Tomb

Online petition calls on UK Labour leader to resign

Thousands sign petition demanding that Jeremy Corbyn resign due to continued anti-Semitism in the party.

Online petition calls on UK Labour leader to resign

Talks between PA factions in Cairo postponed

Hamas official says talks in Cairo on Gaza ceasefire and reconciliation have been postponed.

Talks between PA factions in Cairo postponed

Florida shooter identified

Man who opened fire at video game tournament in Jacksonville identified as 24-year-old David Katz.

Florida shooter identified

Iranian minister: We will continue to support Syria

Iran's defense minister says the Iran-Syria cooperation won't be decided by a "third party."

Iranian minister: We will continue to support Syria

Arab MKs blasted by the opposition

Opposition MKs criticize Joint List over initiative to have Israel condemned by the UN General Assembly.

Arab MKs blasted by the opposition

Watch: PA teen who slapped soldier thanks Nasrallah

Ahed Tamimi, recently released from an Israeli prison, thanks Hezbollah leader for his support.

Watch: PA teen who slapped soldier thanks Nasrallah

Canada in diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is engaging diplomatically with Saudi Arabia after recent row.

Canada in diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia

Pompeo to visit North Korea again

Secretary of State to visit North Korea next week but not meet Kim Jong Un.

Pompeo to visit North Korea again

Revolutionary Guards:

'We will increase our defensive capabilities'

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vows that it will not surrender to pressure over its missile program.

'We will increase our defensive capabilities'

ISIS leader calls on Muslims to wage jihad

ISIS releases new recording of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for the first time since last September.

ISIS leader calls on Muslims to wage jihad

North Korea halts dismantling of test site

Commercial satellite imagery indicates that North Korea has halted its dismantling of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station.

North Korea halts dismantling of test site

Erdogan spokesman: U.S. 'disregarding' our legal process

Spokesman for Turkish President calls on United States to respect Turkey's judicial independence in case of detained pastor.

Erdogan spokesman: U.S. 'disregarding' our legal process

Russia to deliver S-400 system to Turkey in 2019

Russia's state arms exporter says Moscow will deliver sophisticated anti-ballistic missile defense systems to Turkey in 2019.

Russia to deliver S-400 system to Turkey in 2019

Trump: Israel will have to pay a 'high price' in peace talks

Trump says Israel will have to pay a "high price" in its peace talks with the PA in return for the U.S. embassy relocating to Jerusalem.

Trump: Israel will have to pay a 'high price' in peace talks

U.S. slaps more sanctions on Russia

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister says new U.S. sanctions are groundless and promises a response from Moscow.

U.S. slaps more sanctions on Russia

Iran unveils domestic fighter jet

President Hassan Rouhani insists Tehran's military strength is meant to deter enemies and create "lasting peace".

Iran unveils domestic fighter jet

Trump: I will 'most likely' meet Kim again

Trump says he will likely meet North Korean leader again, says "a lot of good things are happening" in North Korea.

Trump: I will 'most likely' meet Kim again

Liberman: Abbas trying to torpedo Gaza agreement

Defense Minister says PA chairman deliberately trying to drag Israel into a confrontation with Hamas.

Liberman: Abbas trying to torpedo Gaza agreement

Body of Jerusalem stabber returned to his family

Many residents of Umm al-Fahm attend funeral of Ahmad Mahameed who tried to stab a policeman in Jerusalem's Old City.

Body of Jerusalem stabber returned to his family

Trump: There will be no concessions to Turkey

President Trump rules out making concessions to Turkey to gain the freedom of a detained American pastor.

Trump: There will be no concessions to Turkey

Zarif: EU not ready to 'pay the price' of defying Washington

Iran's Foreign Minister says Europe has not yet shown willingness to save 2015 nuclear deal.

Zarif: EU not ready to 'pay the price' of defying Washington

Egypt tightens control of the internet

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi signs new law tightening the government's control of the internet.

Egypt tightens control of the internet

Nasrallah meets Houthi delegation

Hezbollah leader meets delegation from Iranian-backed Yemeni rebels.

Nasrallah meets Houthi delegation

'Performing in Israel is not a political statement'

American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey not backing down from plans to perform in Israel despite backlash.

'Performing in Israel is not a political statement'

Report:

Corbyn attended conference with senior Hamas terrorists

Daily Telegraph reveals Labour leader attended conference with Hamas leader Husam Badran who was jailed in Israel over terror.

Corbyn attended conference with senior Hamas terrorists

Israel closes Erez crossing

Israel closes Erez crossing following latest violent riots along the Gaza border.

Israel closes Erez crossing

London ramming suspect charged

Driver suspected of ramming his car into several people outside Britain's Parliament charged with attempted murder.

London ramming suspect charged

Pompeo establishes Iran Action Group

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo names senior policy adviser Brian Hook to coordinate State Department’s pressure campaign on Iran.

Pompeo establishes Iran Action Group

Abbas to Erdogan: 'Palestine' supports you

PA chairman expresses support for Turkey in its crisis with the United States.

Abbas to Erdogan: 'Palestine' supports you

Trump: We will pay Turkey nothing

Trump blasts Turkey as tensions continue over imprisonment of American pastor.

Trump: We will pay Turkey nothing

Report: Trump, Putin agreed that Iran should leave Syria

U.S. official: Trump and Putin agreed at summit that Iran should exit Syria, but Russia believes it will be difficult to accomplish.

Report: Trump, Putin agreed that Iran should leave Syria

Report: Egypt's intelligence chief visited Israel

Arab newspaper reports Egypt's intelligence chief visited Tel Aviv to discuss Gaza agreement.

Report: Egypt's intelligence chief visited Israel

Khamenei admits mistake in nuclear negotiations

Iranian Supreme Leader says he made a mistake in allowing foreign minister to speak to Kerry during negotiations that led to 2015 deal.

Khamenei admits mistake in nuclear negotiations

Abbas blasts Trump: The slap of the century

PA chairman calls for unity against Nationality Law, vows to continue to pay salaries to terrorists.

Abbas blasts Trump: The slap of the century

Suspected Islamist neutralized in Saudi Arabia

Saudi security forces neutralize man with "Islamic State" ideologist who was wearing what looked like an explosive vest.

Suspected Islamist neutralized in Saudi Arabia

Liberman tries to explain

After his gestures to Hamas, Defense Minister insists there is no agreement with the terrorist organization.

Liberman tries to explain

'Peace can only succeed if it is based on reality'

U.S. negotiators acknowledge neither side will be fully satisfied with peace proposal, but stress that is the only way to achieve peace.

'Peace can only succeed if it is based on reality'

PA welcomes Colombia's recognition of 'Palestine'

PA cabinet praises Colombia after it recognized “Palestine” as a state.

PA welcomes Colombia's recognition of 'Palestine'

State Department: North Korea talks headed in right direction

State Department spokeswoman says U.S. talks with North Korea on denuclearization are making progress.

State Department: North Korea talks headed in right direction